March 2026 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Different types of alopecia cause hair loss due to immune system issues, with some allowing regrowth and others causing permanent loss.
January 2019 in “Springer eBooks” Some chemicals and drugs can cause hair loss, which usually grows back after stopping the treatment.
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September 1998 in “Atlas of the oral and maxillofacial surgery clinics of North America” Hair transplantation and micrografting, used for baldness, involve moving hair follicles from hair-rich to bald areas, requiring careful procedure and post-care for success.
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Some drugs can cause reversible hair loss, but certain chemotherapy drugs may lead to permanent hair loss; drugs can also change hair color and texture.
January 2012 in “Elsevier eBooks” Hair transplantation is highly effective with careful technique and attention to patient needs.
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March 1992 in “Postgraduate Medicine” About 40% of women by age 60 experience significant hair loss, often due to androgenetic alopecia, with treatments like minoxidil available and hope for future cures.
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April 2013 in “Development” More dermal papilla cells in hair follicles lead to larger, healthier hair, while fewer cells cause hair thinning and loss.
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August 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) is a less invasive hair transplant method with minimal scarring, suitable for about 60% of patients, especially those needing fewer grafts and quicker recovery.
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July 2014 in “Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Medicine” The dermal papilla is crucial for hair growth and health, and understanding it could lead to new hair loss treatments.
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October 2007 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” Over one-third of women experience hair loss, with female-pattern hair loss being most common, and treatments include minoxidil and possibly hair transplantation.
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January 2007 in “Drug Safety” Some drugs can cause skin, nail, and hair problems, which are important for healthcare professionals to recognize and report.
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August 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” To diagnose hair loss, use a systematic approach including history, exams, and tests.
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April 2005 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Minoxidil and finasteride are effective for male hair loss, minoxidil for female hair loss, and various treatments like corticosteroids work for alopecia areata; treatment should be tailored to the individual.
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October 2009 in “Archives of Dermatology” Loose anagen hair syndrome, often affecting young girls, can be diagnosed with a hair-pull test and usually gets better on its own, but severe cases may need treatment.
32 citations
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November 2012 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” Hair restoration surgery has advanced, focusing on natural results and may improve further with new techniques and therapies.
27 citations
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March 2022 in “Forensic Toxicology” Micro-segmental hair analysis helps detect drug use patterns and estimate drug consumption days.
21 citations
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April 1982 in “Genetics Research” Mice with the naked gene have missing or abnormal hair cells.
16 citations
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June 2008 in “Springer eBooks” Over 50% of women over 50 experience hair loss, with minoxidil being the only proven effective treatment.
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November 2013 in “Seizure: European Journal of Epilepsy” Levetiracetam may cause hair loss, which can potentially reverse with lower doses or stopping the drug.
12 citations
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September 2018 in “Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology” The silk fibroin hydrogel with FGF-2-liposome can potentially treat hair loss in mice.
11 citations
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August 2010 in “Developmental neurobiology” Ptprq has multiple forms that change during inner ear development.
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May 2014 in “Clinical practice” Cooling the scalp may prevent hair loss from chemotherapy, hair often grows back after treatment, and nail issues usually improve after stopping the drug.
7 citations
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January 2014 in “Rinshō shinkeigaku” Finasteride, a hair loss medication, may be linked to stroke in young men.
6 citations
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August 2003 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” Hair restoration using micrografts and minigrafts can provide natural-looking hair without scars and good density in 1 or 2 sessions.
5 citations
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July 2006 in “Contact dermatitis” Ammonium bisulfite in hair bleach can cause facial eczema.
4 citations
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January 2005 in “Elsevier eBooks” Follicular Unit Transplantation is a precise hair restoration technique that requires careful planning and a skilled team, and Follicular Unit Extraction offers a less invasive option.
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December 2013 in “Journal of Dermatology” Scanning electron microscopy revealed four distinct hair root shapes in alopecia areata, suggesting a less invasive diagnostic method.
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July 2012 in “British journal of hospital medicine” The guide helps clinicians diagnose and manage hair loss, detailing examination techniques and treatments for different types of alopecia.
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October 2023 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” More research is needed to understand hair and scalp disorders in people with skin of color.
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December 2023 in “Scientific reports” 3D microenvironments in microwells improve hair follicle stem cell behavior and hair regeneration.